WGS.SS.23.A
Explain governmental and democratic processes such as voting, due process, and caucuses using simulations and models.
World Geography Studies · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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Skills
- explain (governmental and democratic processes such as voting, due process, and caucuses) #dok2
- use (simulations and models to demonstrate processes) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify and define governmental and democratic processes, including voting, due process, and caucuses. #dok1
- I can explain how voting, due process, and caucuses function within governmental systems. #dok2
- I can organize information about key democratic processes to show sequence or steps. #dok2
- I can use simulations and models to demonstrate how governmental and democratic processes work. #dok3
- I can analyze scenarios in which voting, due process, or caucuses are used to make decisions. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Democratic processes like voting, due process, and caucuses are foundational to government decision-making.
- Simulations and models help us understand and participate in governmental processes.
Essential Questions
- What are the key steps involved in voting, due process, and caucuses?
- How do simulations and models help us understand governmental and democratic processes?
- Why are democratic processes important for a functioning government?
- How might different democratic processes influence decision-making outcomes in society?
- How do simulations of government processes prepare us for real-world participation?